Trash pickup in greater Greer and neighboring Greenville and Spartanburg counties are on a holiday schedule.
Thieves are not.
Ready to pack up and visit family for the holidays? The Greer Police Department reminds homeowners to avoid making that trip a Christmas present for criminals.
"The excitement of the season and visiting family — or enjoying the holidays at a vacation spot — can make some overlook the risks of leaving their home unprotected," said Sgt. Chad Richardson of the Greer Police Department's community outreach division. "Securing your home through a few easy precautions deters potential burglars and helps keep your belongings safer while you’re on the road."
Emerson Dingus made the Greer Police Department’s day.
The 6-year-old Lyman Cinderella Tot visited the Greer police department Friday to deliver 35 bags packed with stuffed animals for one purpose – each will become a “Pal” to a child in distress from a house fire, domestic situations, vehicle accidents or traumatic events where emergency agencies respond.
Greer Police Chief Dan Reynolds hosted the South Carolina Police Chiefs Association (SCPCA) as one of his first acts as 2015 president of the association.
The series of sessions were held at the Cannon Centre.
The Greer Police Department is investigating a series of graffiti or tagging property in the Riverside community.
The bridge at Hammett Bridge Road has been tagged twice during the weekend. The graffiti was rubbed over Saturday after the first event and a fresh and more widespread tagging occurred late Sunday evening.
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